Brightest Bulbs
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsYou are in the right place if you are looking to learn about the latest innovations in energy and power or find out what is in the works to build a sustainable energy future. Follow Cummins and host Thomas Hillig as we bring you the latest news and insights around emerging energy technologies. Because “innovation” isn’t just a buzz word for us. It’s a way of life.
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Episodes
What is Innovation?
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBBeyond its initial jazz and excitement, what is innovation? Thomas and Satish start the debate by covering some of the innovation basics. These are relevant to anyone interested in innovation that is independent of your business, market and technology. What is the difference between innovation and research & development? How does innovation contribute towards a corporation’s sustainability? The tension between innovating technologies at the core vs. beyond the core. Practical examples to thin...
Cloud to Edge, Energy Footprint of Digital Lifestyles
November 16, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBHumankind is forecasted to create more data over the next three years than the data we created over the last 30 years. Our digital lives, powered by technologies such as 5G and IoT, also impact our energy footprint. Join Sarah and Thomas as they discuss how these technologies, 5G to edge computing, empower our digital lifestyles. They will then dive into the role of data centers in our digital lives and cover: * Differences between hyperscale and edge data centers * Energy and electricity c...
Connected Grids, Energy Systems and Power Generators
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhether it is your power generator at home, a larger power generation system at your facility, the electricity grid or the mobile equipment such as locomotives, boats and mining trucks, connected energy systems and power generators help facilities and mobile equipment all around the world. Connected energy systems are not only cool but can also help drive clean energy transition within our electricity grid, and ensure business continuity, improving economics. Join Thomas, Dana and Norbert as...
Top of Mining
October 20, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBToday, our experts from Cummins are illuminating on one of the world’s most mature industries—mining. Despite its long history, the industry is looking forward on matters of energy. Special Guest: Beau Lintereur.
Sustainable Mining Starts with Energy Innovations
October 20, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMining trucks that carry loads as heavy as an airliner vs. the facilities of your company, or even your home; what do they each have in common? They each feature similar engines within their power systems. The mining sector consumes 4% of the world’s energy and leads many other sectors when it comes to energy innovations. Whether you oversee facilities, work in maintenance or lead a business, you could benefit from hearing about the mining industry’s journey in leveraging energy and power ge...
Energy Technology Perspectives: Microgrids to Fuel Cells
October 12, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBMicrogrids, fuel cells, energy storage systems, batteries, low emission engines; a range of power generation and energy technologies are poised to get the spotlight this decade, and for good reasons. Humankind’s need for energy went up every single year, except 2008, over the last three decades. The increased use of energy — electricity more specifically— puts increasing pressure on environmental sustainability and economics. This is where leading power generation technologies and innovation...
Bright Spots
October 12, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBNew innovations always excite the energy industry. In this episode, we’ll speak with experts from Cummins and look at a few emerging technologies that are poised to go mainstream in the next decade. Special Guests: Cathy Y Choi and Gary Johansen.
Episode 1: All About Carbon
October 04, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOn our first episode of “Brightest Bulbs,” we’re shedding some light on one of the key drivers behind energy and power technologies: decarbonization. Special Guests: Jeffrey Wiltrout and Srikanth Balasubramaniam.
All About Carbon
October 04, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOn our first episode of “Brightest Bulbs,” we’re shedding some light on one of the key drivers behind energy and power technologies: decarbonization. Special Guests: Jeffrey Wiltrout and Srikanth Balasubramaniam.
Decarbonization of the Electricity Grid
October 04, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB80% of human-made greenhouse gas emissions are from carbon dioxide, and carbon dioxide emitted today would last for over a thousand years in the atmosphere. These are two reasons to pursue innovations in energy and power generation technologies focused on decarbonization as a part of environmental sustainability. Join the conversation as Thomas, Srikanth and Jeff start the debate with the basics around primary greenhouse gases: carbon, methane and nitrous oxides. The group then debates what m...
Season 1 Intro: Energy and Power Generation Insights
October 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBEnergy and power generation insights ranging from microgrids and distributed generation to fuel cells and power generators. Whether you work at healthcare, data centers, industrial sector or mining, your facilities or equipment likely rely on a power system. Join the conversation to stay current with the latest innovations in energy and power generation.